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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Aubrey find Maturin enjoying a performance?
(a) The outdoor amphitheater.
(b) The Duke's training grounds.
(c) St. Simon's Church.
(d) The practise ring.

2. How does Ponto greet Captain Aubrey when he sees him in the market?
(a) Standoffish.
(b) He does not know Aubrey.
(c) Excitedly.
(d) Hostilely.

3. What are the officers not enjoying their time in Malta?
(a) Their ships are being repaired and they are unemployed.
(b) The natives are hostile to them.
(c) They have received new orders to the West Indies.
(d) The war is about to end and they will be unemployed.

4. Where are a group of British Navy officers gathered at the opening of Treason's Harbor?
(a) Brussels.
(b) Calcutta.
(c) Valletta.
(d) Brest.

5. What has happened to many of the men's uniforms?
(a) Torn from wear.
(b) Lost in gambling.
(c) Stolen.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey fear?

2. Who is Mrs. Laura Fielding?

3. How does Ponto respond to his rescuer?

4. What do most of the British officers then begin to assume?

5. Who helps Ponto?

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